851-0121-32L  Introduction to Ethics of Science

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersN. Mazouz
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractThis course covers both, issues of research ethics and of the social responsibility of scientists. Thereby the relevant theories for the determination of science and its tasks are introduced, as well as the main ethical theories.
Learning objectiveStudents learn to identify, analyse and evaluate problems concerning research ethics as well as the political and social role of science. They form their abilities to reason as well as to interpret and write texts.